It’s a real bummer when injection molded plastic ... force like the clamp on this camera tripod. But [Matthias Wandel] may be on to something. Here he’s using nichrome wire to reinforce ...

You can even DIY your own wire clamps using a clear plastic soda bottle. To do this, cut the bottle into 1-1/2 x 1-in. strips, loosen the trim with a small pry bar, wrap the plastic around the ...